Allen Craig Ready For World Series

St. Louis Cardinals workout before leaving for World Series in BostonSt. Louis Cardinals Allen Craig checks his elbow protection as he takes batting practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 21, 2013. Craig who hasn't played since Sept. 4 because a left mid-foot sprain, says he is ready to play as the Cardinals prepare to take on the Boston Red Sox in the World Series on October 23, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

St. Louis Cardinals workout before leaving for World Series in BostonSt. Louis Cardinals Allen Craig talks to reporters after taking batting practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 21, 2013. Craig who hasn't played since Sept. 4 because a left mid-foot sprain, says he is ready to play as the Cardinals prepare to take on the Boston Red Sox in the World Series on October 23, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

St. Louis Cardinals workout before leaving for World Series in BostonSt. Louis Cardinals Allen Craig takes batting practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 21, 2013. Craig who hasn't played since Sept. 4 because a left mid-foot sprain, says he is ready to play as the Cardinals prepare to take on the Boston Red Sox in the World Series on October 23, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

St. Louis Cardinals workout before leaving for World Series in BostonSt. Louis Cardinals Allen Craig takes batting practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on October 21, 2013. Craig who hasn't played since Sept. 4 because a left mid-foot sprain, says he is ready to play as the Cardinals prepare to take on the Boston Red Sox in the World Series on October 23, 2013. UPI/Bill Greenblatt